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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,243.60, 12,365.76 and 2,696.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,243.60, 12,365.76 and 2,696.92 is: 4,045.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,243.60 : 12,365.76 = 2,696.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,243.60/12,365.76 = 2,696.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,243.60x = 12,365.76 × 2,696.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,243.60x = 33,349,465.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,349,465.46/8,243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.50

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